DMC-18x6 Command Reference
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CN
FUNCTION: Configure
DESCRIPTION:
The CN command configures the polarity of the limit switches, home switches, latch inputs and
the selective abort function.
ARGUMENTS: CN m,n,o,p,q
where
m,n,o are integers with values 1 or -1.
p is an integer, 0 or 1.
m =
1
Limit switches active high
-1
Limit switches active low
n =
1
Home switch configured to drive motor in
forward direction when input is high. See HM
and FE commands.
-1
Home switch configured to drive motor in
reverse direction when input is high. See HM
and FE commands
o =
1
Latch input is active high
-1
Latch input is active low
p =
1
Configures inputs 5,6,7,8,13,14,15,16 as
selective abort inputs for axes
A,B,C,D,E,F,G,and H respectively. Will also
trigger #POSERR automatic subroutine if
program is running.
0
Inputs 5,6,7,8,13,14,15,16 are configured as
general use inputs
q= 1
Abort input will not terminate program
execution
0
Abort input will terminate program execution
USAGE: DEFAULTS:
While Moving
Yes
Default Value
-1,-1,-1,0,0
In a Program
Yes
Default Format
2.0
Command Line
Yes
Controller Usage
ALL CONTROLLERS
OPERAND USAGE:
_CN0
Contains the limit switch configuration
_CN1
Contains the home switch configuration
_CN2
Contains
the
latch input configuration
_CN3
Contains the state of the selective abort function (1 enabled, 0 disabled)
_CN4
Contains whether the abort input will terminate the program
RELATED COMMANDS:
Arm latch
EXAMPLES:
CN 1,1
Sets limit and home switches to active high
CN,, -1
Sets input latch active low
